Rayo Vallecano and Getafe played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in La Liga, with the home side taking the lead through Joaquín de Frutos' first-half strike before Mauro Arambarri equalized late on.

Rayo Vallecano dominated possession, enjoying 60% of the ball and completing 77% of their 455 passes. However, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing just 4 shots on target compared to Getafe's 4. The visitors' more direct approach paid dividends, as they registered 6 shots off target and won the expected goals battle 0.77 to 0.89.

Tactically, Getafe's ability to soak up pressure and hit Rayo on the counter proved crucial. With just 40% possession, they were able to limit the home side's opportunities and spring forward quickly, as evidenced by their 8 shots inside the box. Mauro Arambarri's late equalizer, assisted by Luka Modrić, was a just reward for their resilience.

In contrast, Rayo Vallecano's struggles to break down Getafe's deep block ultimately cost them the three points. Despite dominating possession, they failed to create high-quality chances, with only 6 of their 13 total shots coming inside the box. The introduction of substitutes Iván Palazon and Unai López in the final stages failed to provide the necessary creative spark.